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Bike Bakersfield, Calbike Team Up to Flip the Script on Kern County Grand Jury
A Kern County Grand Jury released a ludicrous report about Bakersfield's bike safety implementation. Local bicyclists demonstrate why it's wrong.
August 15, 2025
Streetsblog California Is Joining the World of Short Videos
How do you do, fellow kids?
August 14, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines
I don't think they meant to pause the new bike parking requirement...but paused it is.
August 14, 2025
Stoner Park Crosswalk Saga Draws Attention to L.A.’s Transportation Safety Dysfunction
The story of West L.A. activists creating DIY crosswalks to a popular park caught their Councilmembers' attention and shamed the city into making permanent improvements.
Monday’s Headlines
USDOT is saying no to funding all but traditional crosswalks. Sacramento doesn't care.
August 11, 2025
Powerless Brokers: New Reports Puts Blame on Local Permitting for Cost Overruns, Slow Delivery Time, for State Mega-Projects
No third party permitting? A permit "shot clock?" These are just some of the solutions discussed in Powerless Brokers.
August 8, 2025
